The Dramatic Works of Sir Aston Cokayne (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1874 Excerpt: ...until now effeminate thoughts Could win upon O, would to heaven this lady Were but a man, and circled round with death, That I might kill her and release myself Or were she like the warlike Amazon, With whom renowned Theseus did contend, That with my honour I might challenge her K For an enchanter and a witch How fondly And foolishly I rave Strongest resolutions A woman's powerful beauty doth destroy; He that can conjure men, unpeople towns, Cover the sea with fleets, drink rivers dry With armed squadrons he conducts to fight, Whom potent Monarchs fear, and Emperors wish To make their friend, a lady's smile or eye Subdues above resistance, and makes die. Enter Horatio and Prudentia. Horn. Most dearest, worthiest Princess, I am blest Above the proudest of my former wishes Your love to me was like a thing desired, But far from expectation; as men Forlorn and wretched, being content to die, And sure to suffer, wish to live, although They fully do despair of life. Of late Even so was it with me: I lov'd you Above my life's expression, but did ever Despair the blessedness of such an honour. Pra. My dear Horatio, I cannot speak So well as you, but I can love as truly. Mat. A strange discovery I will retire More close, and hear the rest. Pru. And, noble sir, Because I know my brother, the great Duke, Will not at all or scarce allow this match, I will with you, whensoever you command, Leave Florence, and what fortune it shall please The gods to send us bear with cheerfulness. Horn. Excellent, merciful Prudentia I must pray Heaven make you a full requital, For I shall ever be unable. sPru. I cannot stay longer with you now; At our next meeting I'll cloy you with My company. A kiss Farewell, my heart's best pleasure Exit Prudentia. Hora. Let others travel It...